Calendar of Events Announced!!

Visit my website HERE to see the full calendar of events for February 2010!! I will be hosting a FREE PMS/Crop day, a FREE Club Informational Meeting, and will be having another $2.50 SALE that incorporates a Hearts to Haiti Event!

I hope you can join me for all the fun and also to support a worthwhile cause for Haiti!







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

How Many Items Are On YOUR Stampin' Wish List?

If your answer is more than a few (I mean, really people, have you SEEN the catalogs?), then becoming a Hobby Demonstrator would be PERFECT for you!

That's right, Stampin' Up!® Starter Kits aren't just for career demonstrators!! Hobby stampers and career demonstrators are all welcome and you can join my growing downline, The Bella B Stampers, from ANYWHERE in the United States!

Why be a Hobby Stamper?

• Save 15% on the Starter Kit and choose a Bonus Stamp Set (valued to $47.95*). Ends March 31.
• Order all the great items on your wish list, receive Sale-A-Bration benefits, AND GET 30% OFF of your first order of $150.00 or more ... PLUS you qualify for hostess benefits AND during Sale-A-Bration earn 3 FREE GIFTS (one for every $50 in product). You will also enjoy 20% off every day, just like me!
• Choose from Two Kits: The Standard Starter Kit (Now $169) and Digital + Starter Kit (Now $157) offer. These kits include over $295 in Stampin' Up!® products and include FREE shipping. You may even change out your kit to include your own choice of stamp sets, ink colors, and papers (equal or less value).
• You will be able to get sneak peeks at new products in advance of catalogs being released.
• You are not obligated to sell to others or to hold workshops.
• There is no penalty if you decide to drop and you get to keep all the items that came with your kit.
• In order to maintain your status, you only need $300 in retail sales per quarter, which includes your own purchases and any customer sales.
• You can sign up online! You will instantly become a hobby stamper! Just visit my website by clicking HERE to explore the benefits of signing up. If you decide to join, simply click on "JOIN NOW" in the left sidebar of the page. My password is "katieburke" (without the quotes). Do not leave your screen unattended once you start the process, as it will time out for inactivity.

JOIN THE BELLA B STAMPERS:
If you sign up with me, you will become a member of my stamping family. We enjoy sharing creative ideas and there is never any pressure to "perform." It is all about the FUN!

If you are interested, I would love to have you join us! Please email me your questions and I will be sure to get right back with you!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Goals for 2010

In reflecting on the direction I would like my business to take this new year, it was not difficult to decide what my goal would be. In 2010, I am dedicated to providing you with what YOU want in classes and events... and, most importantly, to give you a creative outlet that can be enjoyed on a BUDGET.

I have several classes in the works, a Spring Fling Extravaganza (similar to our Christmas Extravaganza) with multiple demonstrators, a re-vamped PMS Night (which will include all of my downline and you are going to LOVE all the new details), and a fellow demonstrator and I are going to be conducting clubs this year (still working on details, but basically, you spend a little and get a LOT! - Be looking for a date in late February for an informational meeting).

Be looking for calendar dates in the coming days and I hope that you can make it to some of the great events, classes, and clubs that will be available!

I am very excited about all of the changes in my business this year. By combining efforts with fellow demonstrators, it will allow us to gather larger groups of people so that we may live the Statement of the Heart during these challenging economic times....

To LOVE what we do and SHARE what we love, as we help others ENJOY CREATIVITY and worthwhile ACCOMPLISHMENTS,

in this we make a DIFFERENCE.

- Stampin' Up!® Statement of the Heart

If you have any suggestions for upcoming classes or events, please feel free to post them here and/or email them to me. I appreciate and ENCOURAGE the input! Have a blessed day!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

The Heart of Stampin' Up!®

Those of you who have been following me for a while know about Stampin' Up!® co-founder and CEO, Shelli Gardner. Shelli has her own blog and posts regularly about lots of behind the scenes Stampin' Up! information. She also gives readers a peek inside of her family and her Stampin' adventures.

Click photo to visit Shelli's blog!

A post earlier this week caught my attention and tugged at my heart. The post talked about the employees at the home office pitching in to assemble 5000 hygiene kits to send to Haiti. It was a project that was supposed to take place later in the week, but the employees were so moved they got it done much sooner - and while the boss was out of the office! You can read the post by clicking the photo below.


Click the photo to read the post on Haiti hygiene kits!

There are many reasons that I love Stampin' Up! The products are top notch, the opportunities for growth and advancement are fantastic, and the gift of being able to live the Statement of the Heart...

To LOVE what we do and SHARE what we love, as we help others ENJOY CREATIVITY and worthwhile ACCOMPLISHMENTS, in this we make a DIFFERENCE.

I find myself humbled and proud to be among some of the kindest, most generous individuals in the crafting industry. It is wonderful to see the Stampin' Up! president working right alongside of the individuals who make everything possible for the demonstrators across the U.S., the people who work to fill boxes with Stampin' goodies to deliver to our customers, the people who answer the phones, the people who work day in and day out behind the scenes so that we demonstrators can simply share our passion without any worries. A big thanks to you all for all that you do!

Don't forget that from now until 02/28/2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance, and other support to help those in need. Click below for more details!

Click HERE to read more about how you can help Haiti by purchasing the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Haitian Disaster Relief - Help Stampin' Up!® Make a Difference

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. You can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.

From now until 02/28/2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance, and other support to help those in need.

I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount (block D recommended)
Item 118571
$18.95

I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount
Item 117010
$26.95

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin' Up!® demonstrators stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different. I am proud to be associated with a company as giving as Stampin' Up!

You may order the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from my website 24/7. Don't forget that all purchases are also eligible for Sale-A-Bration rewards... for every $50 you spend, you will earn an item of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for FREE! Your freebie will be applied at checkout and shipped along with your order.

As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance! Have a blessed day and let's help make a difference in the lives of others! Please invite your friends and family to take part in this effort as well.







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Product Spotlight - Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Stampin’ Up!® is offering new
Heart Treat Cups! These coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart
stamp set and the Full Heart punch.

Though perfect for Valentine's Day, the new Heart Treat Cups can
also be used for other "lovely" gifts for Mother's Day, wedding/bridal
shower favors, anniversary cards, or precious projects from the heart!

Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) are available for purchase now! The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are also available for purchase.

While this is not a limited-time offer, Stampin' Up!® is uncertain how long the initial inventory will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day, so order early! You may order directly from my website 24/7 by clicking HERE and then clicking “Shop Now.”

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Sale-A-Bration Time!!

It's Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year! Earn exclusive rewards when you spend, host, or join!! CLICK HERE TO VIEW SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURE – FULL OF FREE GOODIES!

Promotion Dates:
01/05/2010 to 03/31/2010

Promotion Details:

Customers:
Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping)!

Hostesses:
Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales, in addition to our regular hostess benefits! Email me to schedule your workshop now!

Recruits:
Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15% off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Standard Starter Kit
Regular Price: $199
Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off): $169

Digital+ Starter Kit
Regular Price: $185
Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off): $157

The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

• My Digital Studio software


• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets


• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")


• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")


• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads


• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers


• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon


• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon


• Button Latte Designer buttons


• Stampin' Dimensionals


• Mini Glue Dots


• SNAIL Adhesive


• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Join my team, the Bella B Stampers, today and receive the amazing Sale-A-Bration benefits described above. Click HERE to read about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! When you are ready to join, simply follow the steps below and you will soon be a member of my growing team.

• Visit my website.


• Click on the "Start Your Own Business" tab.


• Explore the information about becoming a demonstrator.


• When you are ready, click on "JOIN NOW" on the left under the "Shop Now" button to begin the process.


• You will need a password which is "katieburke" (without the quotations).


• Be sure and note that periods of inactivity will "bump" you out of your registration process.
  

I would love to have you join my team. Please contact me if you have any questions! I am happy to help.

OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG!

Click HERE to view all the exciting new products in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I will be highlighting many of these products over the coming days. Be sure to look for those posts!

I hope you are as excited about all the new promotions as I am! Looking forward to seeing you in the coming weeks as we Sale-A-Brate together! Have a blessed day!







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.